Programme

Adam Khan Architects, Gort Scott and Hackett Hall McKnight present new work to a Norwegian audience.

Directed, staring and co-written by David Byrne (Talking Heads), True Stories weaves tabloid tales, musical numbers, economics and urbanism into a warm-hearted absurdist portrait of a small fictional Texan town and its inhabitants. ‘A completely cool, multi-purpose movie.’

A discussion between the celebrated Japanese architect and the British artist, of ephemeral traces of city life, discovering the ‘urban subconscious,’  and vernacular architecture. SOLD OUT.

The launch of istanbul para-doxa / Conversations on the City and Architecture, a book based on conversations between Bogaçhan Dündaralp, Asli Kiyak Ingin and Nilüfer Kozikoglu, edited by Pelin Dervis.

A theatre built from salvaged materials, a food exchange at Borough Market, an urban orchard and hub of activity, the AF's summer installation and more, in a programme responding to Witherford Watson Mann's strategy for improving public space in this slice of the city.

A workshop-style evening of ideas, inspiration, and discussion with Finnish-Norwegian architects Rintala Eggertsson.

Common Office, dallaspierce+quintero and office for subversive architecture

An Olympics of the everyday, tours, skills exchanges, a temporary museum and more, along the City's historic gateway and the last 6km of the London 2012 Olympic Marathon.

A night of workshops, music, special screenings. intimate talks, and a late bar.

Andrew Freear, Director of Rural Studio, and Jeremy Till, Dean of Westminster School of Architecture, discuss architecture’s social responsibilities and the gap between theory and the real world.

The Architecture Foundation is delivering the 2010 Festival, a city-wide celebration of architecture in the capital, in partnership with NLA and RIBA London.

Corporate arcadias, a mosaic of global urban sprawl, the ‘superlandscape’ of anonymity, and the greatest show on earth in Jem Cohen's Chain, and artist Dan Graham's short film Death By Chocolate - which we are delighted to be bringing to the UK for the first time.

Chaired by Nigel Coates, Head of Architecture Department, Royal College of Art

Chaired by architecture critic and curator Grzegorz Piatek

Chaired by Marcus Fairs, Editor-in-chief, dezeen 

Magical cinema that takes a keen look at the transformation and inhabitation of Barcelona's El Raval district, as both a window onto wider realities and as a bridge between the past and the future. A document of a city, ‘searching for its future while jostling its past.'

The internationally dispersed atelier d'architecture autogérée (aaa) and Berlin's Urban Catalyst present their work and discuss how its methods could be applied to the future of the Olympic Site, in dialogue with muf, the London-based architecture and art practice with active projects in the Olympic Fringe.

Paris' EXYZT and Rotterdam's STEALTH.unlimited present their work and discuss how its methods could be applied to the future of the Olympic Site, in dialogue with East, the london-based architecture practice with active projects on the Olympic Fringe.

A programme of public dialogues, professional workshops and site visits, examining how this interim period, before and after the games, might be used as a progressive and experimental planning tool to constructively inform the character of the permanent legacy, and the future of East London.

An afternoon of dialogues and presentations exploring the issues at stake, and problems to be tackled, in the development of the Olympic site and fringe leading up to and immediately following the Games. What progressive alternatives might be possible? And how can these contribute to the positive future development of East London?

Rome based IaN+ in conversation with London practice Witherford Watson Mann Architects

Chaired by Pippo Ciorra

A reprise screening to celebrate the final week of the Living Architectures exhibition.

A limited number of extra tickets have now been released. Advance booking recommended.

Rome based Andrea Stipa in conversation with London practice Carmody Groarke 

Chaired by Ellis Woodman, Buildings Editor, Building Design Magazine

Rome based MaO in conversation with London practice AOC 

Chaired by Nigel Coates, RCA

The Architecture Foundation is hosting a talk by three Istanbul practices, Asli E. Ingin, ddrlp and Tuspa NK, in conversation with David Kohn Architects, Studio Weave and oo:/. Chaired by Justin McGuirk, Icon Magazine.

A masterful film about the distance between problems and solutions, structures and people – and therein perhaps the true core essence of architecture itself. A rare opportunity to see the work of this modern master on the big screen.

Presentations by three of Norway's most exciting emerging practices: AtelierOslo, Haugen/Zohar and PUSHAK.

In a new annual dialogue presenting leading international architects in conversation with influential figures from other disciplines, we are delighted to present Pritzker Prize winning architect Thom Mayne, founder of LA based Morphosis Architects, in discussion with renowned choreographer and Director of Le Ballet National de Marseille, Frédéric Flamand. Chaired by Anthony Bowne, Director, Laban.

The Architecture Foundation and the Pale Blue Door invite you to spend Christmas at Number 42.

SOLD OUT

The inception and legacy of Yale University's ongoing pioneering design and build programme for those at the social margins, as told by architect and architectural historian, Richard W. Hayes.

Two exceptional psycho-geographical wanderings through the changing face of London at the end of the 20th century.

A debate exploring the relevance of contemporary photography for the investigation and interpretation of the city as a complex cultural phenomenon, chaired by Alexandra Stara with artist Rut Blees Luxemburg, novelist Tom McCarthy and architect Patrick Lynch.

This event is now SOLD OUT

Adam Caruso and Thomas Demand discuss their history of reciprocal collaboration, and their current joint project for Zurich, with Director of Nottingham Contemporary, Alex Farquharson.

The programme includes a public presentation by the London architects at Istanbul Technical University on Monday 2 November.

The Bilbao Effect - a comedy that puts contemporary architecture on trial has its first public reading at the Architecture Foundation in November 2009.

Two consecutive evening events to preview the biennale with Theo Deutinger, International Festival, Bjarke Ingels / BIG, Didier Fiuza Faustino / Bureau des Mésarchitectures, Abberant and Feld72.

World leading mayor, Edi Rama, and artist Anri Sala discuss artistic urbanism, the city as canvas and exhibition, and public art in its most direct form. A conversation chaired by Tate Curator Jessica Morgan, centred on Tirana's Façades Project.

A day of activities with architect Fritz Haeg and guests to compile a Library For The Future. The event marks the release of The Sundown Salon Unfolding Archive.

Presentations by the five practices shortlisted for the Young Architect of the Year Award 2009.

This event is now SOLD OUT. A limited number of returns may be available on the door.

Visionary designs for inhabiting the Antarctic and the Sahara.

Frugality as inspiration, with president and founder of influential New York architecture, art and design practice, SITE; James Wines.

The private life of urban infrastructure envisioned through a uniquely personal take on direct cinema, in an award winning documentary on the construction of Mexico City's Periferico Freeway. Introduced by Gareth Jones, L.S.E.

2012's architecture of re-use, research and adaptation, presented by Jan Jongert of the Rotterdam based practice.

A panel discussion on the ecological challenge facing urban settlements around the world. The first in a series of three conversations exploring architectural responses to living in and with a future world. In association with the Barbican exhibition; Radical Nature: Art and Architecture for a Changing Planet.

Spaceship Earth and the Designer Guru: Two films documenting architectural alternatives, and a countercultural response to visionary architect Buckminster Fuller.

Elmgreen & Dragset and Jamie Fobert explore luxury retail; homes for collectors; nightclubs; the white cube and more; in an event chaired by Alice Rawsthorn, Design Critic, International Herald Tribune.

Architect Cruz and artist Reyes investigate design solutions for complex urban situations. They explore this sharing of disciplinary strategies with Sarah Ichioka, Director of The Architecture Foundation.

The first ever public conversation between Steven Holl and Vito Acconci on their seminal collaboration for Storefront's façade. Chaired by Joseph Grima, Director, Storefront for Art and Architecture.

Suburban Dreams: An evening dedicated to the American suburb. Introduced by Geoff Shearcroft, AOC Architecture.

A mesmeric feature film documenting the last days of an informal neighbourhood before its transfer to a planned development. Introduced by Jonathan Romney, Sight and Sound.

An essential documetary on the world's greatest urban film lot. Introduced by Kodwo Eshun, writer, theorist and artist.

Chaired by Paul Finch, The Architectural Review

Chaired by Mark Rappolt, ArtReview

Depicting the future through a collage of the present. Followed by a Q+A with the director, production designer and Geoff Manaugh of BLDGBLOG; available to watch online in full.

Chaired by Shumon Basar, Writer/Curator, AA

Chaired by Sarah Ichioka, Director, The Architecture Foundation

Autumn's showcase of the most important buildings being created across the world today: AHMM's Westminster Academy, OMA's City in the Desert, Snøhetta's Oslo Opera House, and SOM's Burj Dubai.

Video recordings of all events are available to watch online and in full.

Supercrit #6

Joseph Rykwert, Ken Livingstone, Nigel Coates and Denise Scott Brown
Chaired by Joe Kerr, Royal College of Art

Zaha Hadid, Tony Fretton, Mark Cousins and Patrick Hodgkinson
Chaired by Joe Kerr, Royal College of Art

On the eve of Bacon's centenary and with his major retrospective in full swing, The Architecture Foundation, in collaboration with Tate Britain, presents two discussions on the changes to the built environment and the challenges to Modernity than ran parallel to the artist's work and lifetime.

Two UK premieres and two distinctive looks at the inner lives and afterlives or radical contemporary architecture. Followed by a Q+A with all filmmakers, chaired by Sam Jacob (FAT)

Chaired by Peter Jenkinson OBE, Independent Cultural Broker

Chaired by Justin McGuirk, Icon

Chaired by Beatrice Galilee, Icon

Presentations by four new London architects: Matthew Springett, Agnieska Gowacka, Voon Wong, Dow Jones.

Chaired by Claire Barrett, Grand Designs

A photographic treasure hunt encouraging the public to discover hidden spaces.

A programme of events and activities in cultural institutions and public spaces along the South Bank to celebrate the London Festival of Architecture 2008.

Chaired by Brett Steele, Architectural Association

Chaired by Tom Dyckhoff, Architecture Critic, The Times

Chaired by Jonathan Glancey, Architecture Critic, The Guardian

Chaired by Rowan Moore, The Architecture Foundation

Spring's showcase of the most important buildings being created across the world today.

Recordings of all events are available online.

Chaired by Piers Gough, CZWG

Full day symposium.
Architects, planners and artists draw upon the core aspects of new town development, based upon research and experience gathered from seminal new town planning. The panel combines intuitive analysis with pioneering comparative research conducted on new towns worldwide.

Guest lecture by Professor Lars Lerup

A public talk and symposium to discuss the past and reflect upon the future of planning.

Dan Wood and Amale Andraos present Work AC. Chaired by Tom Coward.

Matthew Bremer presents the work of Architecture in Formation. Chaired by Stephen Witherford.

Gordon Kipping presents the work of his practice. Chaired by Tom Emerson.

Mark Foster Gage presents the work of Gage / Clemenceau. Chaired by Kevin Carmody.

The Architecture Foundation hosted four public talks by four emerging New York architects as part of an international exchange programme.

Chaired by Adam Caruso, Caruso St John

Chaired by Andrea Phillips, Director, Curating Architecture and Assistant Director of Curating, Department of Visual Arts, Goldsmiths

A final, celebratory event at The Architecture Foundation's temporary Yard Gallery.

Chaired by Alex de Rijke, de Rijke Marsh Morgan

The Architecture Foundation's showcase of the most important buildings in the world in Autumn 2007

An exhibition at the AIA Center for Architecture, New York to launch The Architecture Foundation's international exchange programme for emerging architects in London and New York

This series compares the housing boom of today with the residential projects of the 1960s through a series of chaired conversations.

Curated by Ellis Woodman.

Janet Street-Porter, Richard Rogers, Michael Snyder, Shumon Basar, Tristram Hunt, Sarah Gaventa, Sean Griffiths, Piers Gough and Ricky Burdett

Sally Tallant, Zoe Williams, Marina Benjamin, The Brit Performing Arts and Technology School, Capital City Academy, Highbury Grove School and Villiers High School

Justin Rowlatt, Alex James, James Woudhuysen, Sian Berry, Alejandro Gutierrez, Sunand Prasad, Andy Neather and Peter Bishop

Paul Finch, Rem Koolhaas, Zaha Hadid, Camilla Batmanghelidjh, Fritz Haeg, Helen Marriage, Tom Coward, Celine Condorelli, Shaun Bailey and John Bird

Hardeep Singh Kohli, Boris Johnson, Neal Lawson, Lynsey Hanley, Ivan Massow, Tony Travers, Emma Peters, Nigel Coates, Oliver Marc Hartwich, Saskia Sassen, Alex De Rijke and Danny Sriskandarajah

A long weekend of debates on the London we want in the the future

Chaired by Vicky Richardson

Chaired by Paul Finch

Chaired by Tom Dyckhoff

Spring's showcase of the most important buildings being created across the world today: Diller Scofidio + Renfro's Institute of Contemporary Art, Grimshaw Architects Southern Cross Station, Foster & Partners' Wembley Stadium and Lacaton Vassal's Management Sciences University.

Chaired by Andrea Phillips

The Architecture Foundation's Winter Nights presented a selection of the UK's leading young architectural practices. In its fourth year and an established fixture on the architectural calendar, the series continued to provide a platform for smaller, independent practices to inspire and provoke in an intimate and sociable environment.

Presented by Chris Wilkinson

Presented by Jacob van Rijs, co-founder of MVRDV

Presented by Alejandro Gutierrez

One project, one interview and a large audience: Real Architecture sees leading international architects present some of the most significant projects being built today.

Presented by Roger Hawkins and Christophe Egret

The Architecture Foundation, in collaboration with The Museum of Modern Art's Department of Architecture and Design hosted the Venice SuperBlog from the Venice Biennale's 10th International Architecture Exhibition. 

Party and performances in collaboration with SHOWstudio.

A lecture by Tadao Ando at the City of London Festival 2006.

Supercrit #5

The Architecture Foundation's Winter Nights presented a selection of the UK's leading young architectural practices. In its fourth year and an established fixture on the architectural calendar, the series continued to provide a platform for smaller, independent practices to inspire and provoke in an intimate and sociable environment.

Supercrit #4

Supercrit #3

World-leading architects reflect on seminal projects or publications that have had a global impact on architectural thinking.

A bi-monthly series of film screenings that take a lateral look at architecture and the city, as represented and discussed across documentary, video art and the movies.

A series of trans-disciplinary investigations into how collaborative and artistic approaches can change the practice and products of architecture.

A series of four conversations exploring architectural responses to living in and with a future world.

A series of conversations between practices from London and Rome, as part of the AF's International Exchange programme.

City as Playground

Speaker biographies and topics

The Architecture Foundation has curated four evenings of public programme in collaboration with the Victoria and Albert Museum, in association with the V&A exhibition, 1:1 - Architects Build Small Spaces.